As noticed by the security service PeckShield, scammers launched their own cryptocurrency FTX 2.0 in an attempt to deceive naive users. This plan was devised by the new management of the trading platform, which hinted at a potential revival of the site. PeckShield representatives noted that the scammers sent FTX 2.0 to the FTX trading platform posing as exchange administration, intending to give the impression that they were injecting liquidity into the market.In addition, they carried out airdrop token payments to the wallets of Justin Sun and other famous people, as well as to the Binance and Kucoin exchanges.
To convince users of the authenticity of this airdrop, they raised the value of the FTX 2.0 token on Uniswap four times in just a few hours, using a standard scheme with smart contracts that prohibit selling for some time after purchase.
In addition, it was previously reported that FTX intends to resume operations in the near future, which will help it pay its debts faster than if it went through bankruptcy proceedings.
Sam Bankman-Fried, who is currently under investigation for fraud, supported the proposal, and many experts speculate that it will be quite difficult to return to work because of pressure from financial authorities and a lack of trust from clients.
